Gonna buy new car

Eighties Meta · 11-11-2016, 11:34 AM

I probably wont trade my 09 370z touring non-sport but i can't decide on what i like. I'm not going to own another sports car or i'd basically like to drive a compact suv or just something different until i can save enough to realistically purchase that amg a45 or the RS3 when it gets here so for the next few years looking at the subaru crosstrek, maybe a used civic, i just teally don't know.

If you went from a 370z to a more subdued daily driver would mind sharing your opinion on what you got?

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Elminsster · 11-11-2016, 12:50 PM

I would probably just a get a civic and call it a day. Good fuel economy, reliable, and inexpensive.

kenchan · 11-11-2016, 02:09 PM

370z AT without sport package to a regular car is like not a big step down.

Eighties Meta · 11-11-2016, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

370z AT without sport package to a regular car is like not a big step down.

I like my quaife lsd, z1 brake upgrade and slightly larger than stock 18s all around. Plus full bolt-ons, to me it feels like a big one.

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kenchan · 11-11-2016, 02:44 PM

can u drive MT? if so, a compact hatch with MT is pretty entertaining to drive, plus cheap and good on gas.

Lemkey99 · 11-11-2016, 03:03 PM

[QUOTE=kenchan;3577014]can u drive MT? if so, a compact hatch with MT is pretty entertaining to drive, plus cheap and good on gas.[/QUOTE

72,000 posts in 7 years? how is this even possible?

littlejuanito · 11-11-2016, 03:05 PM

[QUOTE=Lemkey99;3577021]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

can u drive MT? if so, a compact hatch with MT is pretty entertaining to drive, plus cheap and good on gas.[/QUOTE

72,000 posts in 7 years? how is this even possible?

He loves to type!

Eighties Meta · 11-11-2016, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

can u drive MT? if so, a compact hatch with MT is pretty entertaining to drive, plus cheap and good on gas.

Yeah, my last manual was a 92 camaro RS. Been awhile

for new the crosstrek is my leading candidate as its still sub 25k and saving with with a 200-250 monthly payment isn't bad.

Think i just want something that other people dont wanna race for a little while.

Used civic could be my ticket. And stick so im not bored with the lack of power.

If i want a 700 dollar payment that amg a45 is tempting but im thinking if i cant put down at least 30k on 53k cost then i probably shouldnt buy it plus im having trouble wrapping my head around spending over 50k on a car anyway.

Anyway, ive babbled enough. Appreciate the input.

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z_nation · 11-11-2016, 03:34 PM

[QUOTE=Lemkey99;3577021]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

can u drive MT? if so, a compact hatch with MT is pretty entertaining to drive, plus cheap and good on gas.[/QUOTE

72,000 posts in 7 years? how is this even possible?

Obviously tampered with lol

kenchan · 11-11-2016, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eighties Meta

Yeah, my last manual was a 92 camaro RS. Been awhile

for new the crosstrek is my leading candidate as its still sub 25k and saving with with a 200-250 monthly payment isn't bad.

Think i just want something that other people dont wanna race for a little while.

Used civic could be my ticket. And stick so im not bored with the lack of power.

If i want a 700 dollar payment that amg a45 is tempting but im thinking if i cant put down at least 30k on 53k cost then i probably shouldnt buy it plus im having trouble wrapping my head around spending over 50k on a car anyway.

Anyway, ive babbled enough. Appreciate the input.

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np. i donno.. if u want to save, how about a used honda fit MT (2009-2014). those are actually pretty fun to drive and can do 0-60 in sub 8sec if manual.
most of the takata recalls, i believe, are now pretty much done.

alangoooo · 11-11-2016, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

can u drive MT? if so, a compact hatch with MT is pretty entertaining to drive, plus cheap and good on gas.

This, a small zippy compact car that's standard.

ChopsZ · 11-11-2016, 05:46 PM

Hell, I'd entertain the idea of a used Honda CR-Z. The only hybrid I know of with a MT, very zippy, great handling, and definitely fuel efficient.

I almost bought one before going with the Fiat Abarth instead... Should have stuck with my original idea and gone with the CR-Z. I'd probably still have it.

Eighties Meta · 11-11-2016, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

np. i donno.. if u want to save, how about a used honda fit MT (2009-2014). those are actually pretty fun to drive and can do 0-60 in sub 8sec if manual.
most of the takata recalls, i believe, are now pretty much done.

Appreciate all the suggestions from everyone. Gonna look at some fit's and crz's and see what i think.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eighties Meta

I like my quaife lsd, z1 brake upgrade and slightly larger than stock 18s all around. Plus full bolt-ons, to me it feels like a big one.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

can u drive MT? if so, a compact hatch with MT is pretty entertaining to drive, plus cheap and good on gas.

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GraphiteZ · 11-11-2016, 08:17 PM

What about a VW GTI? I picked up a loaded CPO 2013 mk6 with 8k miles (yes,8k) for less than $19k as my DD 6 months ago. It is a fun little car.

Larso1 · 11-11-2016, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

Hell, I'd entertain the idea of a used Honda CR-Z. The only hybrid I know of with a MT, very zippy, great handling, and definitely fuel efficient.

I almost bought one before going with the Fiat Abarth instead... Should have stuck with my original idea and gone with the CR-Z. I'd probably still have it.

Oh yah! They're doing some very interesting engine swaps on the CRZ... S2000 and B20 Honda. And it's a great looking car not seen very often. But practically, a Civic SI would do nicely IMO

11-11-2016, 11:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Eighties Meta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pasadena, MD Age: 54 Posts: 344 Drives: 09 370z 7AT no-sport Rep Power: 12	Gonna buy new car I probably wont trade my 09 370z touring non-sport but i can't decide on what i like. I'm not going to own another sports car or i'd basically like to drive a compact suv or just something different until i can save enough to realistically purchase that amg a45 or the RS3 when it gets here so for the next few years looking at the subaru crosstrek, maybe a used civic, i just teally don't know. If you went from a 370z to a more subdued daily driver would mind sharing your opinion on what you got? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk __________________ 2009 370z Touring 7AT/AAM 2.5 true dual exhaust/AAM DE test pipes/z1 vqde35 headers/AAM cold air intake (R-line)/Motordyne M370/Quaife LSD/z1 brake upgd pkg/Swift Spec-R springs/WhiteLine Front&Rear sway bars with endlinks

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	370z AT without sport package to a regular car is like not a big step down. shirokenkami likes this.

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ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 48 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2300	Hell, I'd entertain the idea of a used Honda CR-Z. The only hybrid I know of with a MT, very zippy, great handling, and definitely fuel efficient. I almost bought one before going with the Fiat Abarth instead... Should have stuck with my original idea and gone with the CR-Z. I'd probably still have it. TreeSemdyZee likes this. __________________ She's For Sale! PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity

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GraphiteZ Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Northern VA Posts: 96 Drives: 05 Elise and 13 GTI Rep Power: 31	What about a VW GTI? I picked up a loaded CPO 2013 mk6 with 8k miles (yes,8k) for less than $19k as my DD 6 months ago. It is a fun little car. Eighties Meta likes this.

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Lemkey99 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 66 Drives: 2015 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 8	[QUOTE=kenchan;3577014]can u drive MT? if so, a compact hatch with MT is pretty entertaining to drive, plus cheap and good on gas.[/QUOTE 72,000 posts in 7 years? how is this even possible?